The Orchard Wagon

From £94.50 For 1 night, 2 adults 1 review
Outdoor dining patio with a washing-up shed (added by manager 26 Apr 2023)

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Outdoor dining patio with a washing-up shed (added by manager 26 apr 2023)
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Outdoor dining (added by manager 14 mar 2024)
View from the shower towards the orchard (added by manager 26 apr 2023)
The entrance to the wagon (added by manager 26 apr 2023)

  • Luxury shepherd’s hut with a kitchen and bathroom cabin in an orchard
  • A 15-minute drive from Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold beaches
  • Cooking cabin, outdoor seating and a chimenea; walk to the village pub
Keen to go somewhere that feels wild but still has plenty of creature comforts? The Orchard Wagon is a completely private wagon tucked into the corner of a Suffolk orchard where apples are grown for cider and apple juice. It’s within 15 minutes’ drive of the beaches in Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold, as well as a short walk from the local pub. Suited to those who want to get back to basics and be surrounded by greenery, the wagon comfortably sleeps two people and includes a private bathroom and kitchen cabin. There are doubled-windowed doors and a double bed (measuring one and a half by two metres). Don’t forget the smart little woodburning stove, which will keep you toasty as you watch the stunning Suffolk sunsets. Cooking couldn’t be easier in the aforementioned kitchen cabin, which is well-equipped and next door to the wagon, or on the barbecue at the stone terrace in front. The cabin has a stove and a food preparation area with a bottled water supply. Fire up the chimenea to keep you warm as you eat alfresco, too. Handily, the outdoor furniture is foldable. A stepping stone-style path behind the wagon leads to a shed, which has three separate rooms for washing up dishes, showering and using the composting loo. There’s plenty of hot water… and for those who like communing with nature, try showering with the door open – what a view. Sourcing supplies is no trouble. The Suffolk market town of Halesworth has a large supermarket and a good selection of shops, and is just a 10-minute drive away. There are more shops near Darsham station, five minutes’ drive away There’s a butchers, a grocers and a bakery (selling bread and tasty patisseries) in the village, 20 minutes’ walk away. This spot also has a pub/restaurant with a beer garden (booking is recommended). Where to go for a beach day? Well, in Walberswick, 15 minutes’ drive away, the sand dunes lead to a gorgeous sandy beach. Arm yourself with a piece of string with a weight and piece of bacon, and stop by the bridge next to the car park, where many locals go crabbing.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Fri, 12 Apr to

Reviews

8

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Any problems and the owners were quick to respond

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: It was quite set in a lovely orchard and a good location for nearby attractions

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Luxury

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Orchard Wagon

Grove Farm

Bramfield Road

Bramfield

Suffolk

England

IP19 9AG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.29831°N
1.52444°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.3 mi Old Market Place
11.6 mi Cork Bricks
11.6 mi Chaucer Street
Rail
1.7 mi Darsham Rail Station
3.4 mi Halesworth Rail Station
5.9 mi Saxmundham Rail Station
Ferry
6.2 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
6.2 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
18 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
27.7 mi Norwich International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve (walking): 10 minutes’ drive - Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve (walking): 10 minutes - Dunwich (pebble beach and beachside fish and chip shop): 15 minutes - Dunwich Heath and Beach (National Trust site and nature reserve): 15 minutes - Southwold beach (sand and pebble beach, pier with old-fashioned arcade games and beach huts): 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere (coastal nature reserve): 20 minutes - Dunwich Forest (walking): 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Southwold The Denes 6.7 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Southwold The Pier 7.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 14.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 15.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Gorleston Beach 20.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 9.2 mi

Orford Castle 14.1 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 14.3 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 16.2 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 16.6 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 14.3 mi

Sutton Hoo 16.2 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 22.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HEVENINGHAM HALL 3.1 mi

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 3.9 mi

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 4.4 mi

HENHAM 4.5 mi

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 4.8 mi

Local events

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Beccles, Suffolk 4.5 mi

  • Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)

    Aldeburgh, Suffolk 9.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Shepherd's hut
  • 25% off 5 - 7 night stay –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?

  • Does The Orchard Wagon have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Orchard Wagon dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Orchard Wagon? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve (walking): 10 minutes’ drive - Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve (walking): 10 minutes - Dunwich (pebble beach and beachside fish and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Orchard Wagon?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Orchard Wagon? From £94.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.